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WINDY CITY BULLS CELEBRATES FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT
The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, celebrated Filipino Heritage Month on 22 March 2025 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
The annual event brought together 7,634 fans, mostly Filipinos and Filipino-Americans, setting a new single-game franchise attendance record for the Windy City Bulls
The SamaSama Project kicked off the Filipino Heritage Night program with their outstanding singing of the Philippines’ and the United States’ national anthems complemented by their playing of traditional Filipino instruments. Throughout the game, the audience was also treated to various Filipino performances, including traditional and modern dances and music.
Consul General participated in the ceremonial handover of the game ball to open the match between the Windy City Bulls and Indiana Mad Ants
Consul General Diano with Mr. Brad Seymour, President of Chicago Bulls D-League Team
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano was invited to participate in this year’s Filipino Heritage Night program as the game’s ball presenter to open the match between the Windy City Bulls and Indiana Mad Ants. This symbolic gesture underscored representation of the Filipino community in the event.
Mr. Michael Vigan, Manager of Game Production of Chicago Bulls
Consul General Diano was designated as the Ball Presenter for the game.
The Filipino and Filipino-American communities joined together to celebrate the Filipino Heritage Night and support the Windy City Bulls.
Consul General Diano congratulated Mr. Brad Seymour, President of Chicago Bulls D-League Team, and Mr. Michael Vigan, Manager of Game Production of the Windy City Bulls, for a successful event, and for an unforgettable celebration of the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of the Filipino Heritage.
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The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, celebrated Filipino Heritage Month on 22 March 2025 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
The annual event brought together 7,634 fans, mostly Filipinos and Filipino-Americans, setting a new single-game franchise attendance record for the Windy City Bulls
The SamaSama Project kicked off the Filipino Heritage Night program with their outstanding singing of the Philippines’ and the United States’ national anthems complemented by their playing of traditional Filipino instruments. Throughout the game, the audience was also treated to various Filipino performances, including traditional and modern dances and music.
Consul General participated in the ceremonial handover of the game ball to open the match between the Windy City Bulls and Indiana Mad Ants
Consul General Diano with Mr. Brad Seymour, President of Chicago Bulls D-League Team
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano was invited to participate in this year’s Filipino Heritage Night program as the game’s ball presenter to open the match between the Windy City Bulls and Indiana Mad Ants. This symbolic gesture underscored representation of the Filipino community in the event.
Mr. Michael Vigan, Manager of Game Production of Chicago Bulls
Consul General Diano was designated as the Ball Presenter for the game.
The Filipino and Filipino-American communities joined together to celebrate the Filipino Heritage Night and support the Windy City Bulls.
Consul General Diano congratulated Mr. Brad Seymour, President of Chicago Bulls D-League Team, and Mr. Michael Vigan, Manager of Game Production of the Windy City Bulls, for a successful event, and for an unforgettable celebration of the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of the Filipino Heritage.
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